Order from a Major Online Bookstore
Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine
Save Your Time And Money
| AnyBook4Less.com | Order from a Major Online Bookstore |
|
| Home | Store List | FAQ | Contact Us | | ||
| Ultimate Book Price Comparison Engine Save Your Time And Money |
||
 |
Title: World War II Wrecks of the Truk Lagoon by Dan E. Balley, Dan Bailey ISBN: 0-911615-06-7 Publisher: North Valley Diver Pubns Pub. Date: 12 February, 2001 Format: Hardcover List Price(USD): $70.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: The ultimate Truk Lagoon history book
Comment: If you are a history buff or a scuba diver or if you know anyone who is, this is the book to get. Not only does this book go over the history of Truk (Chuuk as it is now known) Lagoon but also the history of all the wrecks contained there from WWII. It also details the attack that the US Navy completed in February of 1944. From the force of ships that participated in the attack to the ships that were sunk.
It has in complete detail of all ships that sunk, what they were carrying, size, etc.
I have been to Truk Lagoon once, bought this book when I came back, and now going back again now that I know more of the history of the ships and planes that I will be diving on again. This book also makes for a great coffee table book that many friends and family will enjoy looking through.!
It is well put together and worth the money for it.
Rating: 5
Summary: By far the best book on Truk
Comment: I would recommend this book to all divers and war history buffs interested in the wrecks of Truk. Especially for divers who are planning a trip to Truk. This is the perfect dive planning text for learning about the wrecks before the dives so divers can maximize their bottom time experience. Each wreck has its own chapter with maps and a guide to the highlights of the wreck. There are also photos of the wrecks before they sank and a history of each ship. After a trip to Truk, it is the perfect souvenir -- better than any details in log books! Lots of GREAT underwater wreck photography in color, too.
Rating: 5
Summary: An unbelievably complete work
Comment: I received a copy of World War II Wrecks of the Truk Lagoon by Dan Bailey a few days ago. I can not get over the detail with which this book covers this subject. In addition to being a diver's reference book (and a large one at that...an 8 by 11 inch+ hardcover), it is also a highly detailed historical reference. Included are US Navy reconaissance photos, pilot reports from the pilots who were flying missions in Operation Hailstorm attacking these ships, layout drawings of the Japanese installations on the islands, not to mention the history of the sunken ships. This book contains virtually everything I can imagine regarding Truk (and stuff I never thought of). Lots of archival photos and present day photos. This book is a must for any Truk afficionato. A great addition to my library.
 |
Title: Ghost Fleet of the Truk Lagoon: An Account of "Operation Hailstone", February, 1944 by William Stewart ISBN: 0933126662 Publisher: Pictorial Histories Publishing Co. Inc. Pub. Date: February, 1986 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
 |
Title: Diving and Snorkeling Chuuk Lagoon, Pohnpei and Kosrae (Pisces Guides) by Tim Rock ISBN: 1864500298 Publisher: Lonely Planet Pub. Date: May, 2000 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
 |
Title: Ghost Fleet: The Sunken Ships of Bikini Atoll by James P. Delgado ISBN: 0824818687 Publisher: University of Hawaii Press Pub. Date: 1999 List Price(USD): $19.83 |
 |
Title: Graveyards of the Pacific : From Pearl Harbor to Bikini Island by Robert D. Ballard, Michael Hamilton Morgan ISBN: 0792263669 Publisher: National Geographic Pub. Date: 01 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
 |
Title: Diving Micronesia (Aqua Quest Diving Series) by Eric Hanauer ISBN: 188165219X Publisher: Aqua Quest Pubn Pub. Date: 15 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Thank you for visiting www.AnyBook4Less.com and enjoy your savings!
Copyright� 2001-2021 Send your comments
